Overview
- The flyweight main event between Kyoji Horiguchi and Manel Kape is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas and will stream exclusively on Paramount+ with prelims at about 5 p.m. ET and the main card at about 8 p.m. ET.
- This fight is a true rematch because Horiguchi beat Kape by third-round arm-triangle submission in their December 2017 RIZIN meeting, giving the veteran a tactical blueprint to build on.
- Betting markets show clear disagreement across sportsbooks with some outlets listing Horiguchi as a heavy favorite (example: -400) while others favor Kape (example: -170), creating volatile lines and varied public money.
- Analysts are split on outcomes because the matchup pairs Kape’s younger speed and knockout power against Horiguchi’s movement, wrestling and submission game, leading to conflicting predictions on method and winner.
- Beyond the headliner the card features several notable UFC debuts and matchups and the winner of Kape–Horiguchi is widely expected to press for a shot at the UFC flyweight title, altering both fighters’ career paths and matchmaking in the division.